Maryland Health Occupations Section 17-3A-11

      (a)      (1)      Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice clinical alcohol and drug counseling, clinical marriage and family therapy, or clinical professional counseling in the State unless licensed by the Board.

            (2)      Subject to the rules and regulations of the Board, paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to:

                  (i)      A student working under the supervision of a licensed mental health care provider while pursuing a supervised course of study in counseling that the Board approves as qualifying training and experience under this title;

                  (ii)      An individual with a graduate degree in counseling or a related field who is working under the supervision of a mental health care provider duly licensed under this article for the purpose of qualifying for a license under this title; or

                  (iii)      An individual who, in accordance with § 17-301(d) of this title, is working as a trainee under the supervision of a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor or another health care provider certified or licensed under this article and approved by the Board while fulfilling the experiential or course of study requirements under § 17-302.3, § 17-302.4, § 17-302.5, or § 17-3A-02 of this title.

      (b)      Unless an individual is licensed to practice clinical alcohol and drug counseling, clinical marriage and family therapy, or clinical professional counseling, an individual may not:

            (1)      Represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the individual is licensed by the Board to provide clinical alcohol and drug counseling services, clinical marriage and family therapy services, or clinical professional counseling services in the State;

            (2)      Use any title, abbreviation, sign, card, or other representation that the individual is a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor, licensed clinical marriage and family therapist, or licensed clinical professional counselor; or

            (3)      Use the title "L.C.A.D.C.", "L.C.M.F.T.", or "L.C.P.C." or the words "licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor", "licensed clinical marriage and family therapist", or "licensed clinical professional counselor" with the intent to represent that the individual practices clinical alcohol and drug counseling, clinical marriage and family therapy, or clinical professional counseling.

      (c)      (1)      Any individual who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.

            (2)      Each violation of this section is a separate offense.

      (d)      This subtitle may not be construed to limit the scope of practice of any individual who is duly licensed under this article.